Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring
- 1 tbsp milk (to moisten coconut if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients with buttermilk until combined. Stir in hot water for a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- For the topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Spread it over the cooled cake.
- Color shredded coconut with pink food coloring and sprinkle evenly on top of frosting. Chill for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Room temperature ingredients yield better texture. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
